Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

Welcome to our Health and Wellness space!

This is where we explore practical ways to live your best life. You'll find information here on how to nourish your body with healthy eating, strengthen your mind and body with various physical and mental health topics, and even connect with nature through the joy of gardening. Join us as we explore pathways to empower your personal wellness journey.

Healthy Eating

Nourishing your body is key to living well at any age, and at RSS, we're dedicated to supporting your journey! Our nutrition programs, available both online and in-person, provide the tools and guidance you need for healthy eating habits. Here, you'll find essential nutrition information for disease prevention and long-term health maintenance. Get ready to explore a world of delicious recipes with a strong emphasis on the advantages of plant-based eating, and watch our informative RSS cooking demonstration videos to bring healthy meals to life in your own kitchen.

Cooking and Health Information

Click on the pictures below to get healthy recipes, or cooking videos by the RSS Nutrition Educator or Dietician.

If you are interested in eating all or mainly plant-based diet, it means having to shop for and have available in your kitchen food, seasonings, and other things that will help make it easy to cook. To get started, click below to download lists of pantry supplies and shopping lists from Plant Powered Metro New York.

Healthy Eating Workshop Videos

Find Healthy Eating workshops to help you maintain or improve your health through good food.
Cooking Videos

Want to learn how to cook some new dishes? Click here to get cooking videos and cook along with RSS fabulous instructors.
Recipes

Come here to find simple and healthy recipes.
Pantry Staples

Want to eat more plant-based meals? Here you will find the basic items to keep handy in your pantry.
Shopping List

Click here to find a basic shopping list to help you eat more plant-based meals.

Physical Health

Move Your Body, Feel Your Best. This section is your guide to physical well-being. Discover the power of exercise to boost your energy and mood. Find information on common health issues and how movement aids in their prevention and management. Watch practical RSS workshop videos for detailed guidance, and explore diverse ways to stay active, including the unique physical benefits of gardening. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to move freely and feel your absolute best.

Health Presentations

Find RSS presentations on a variety of health topics
Exercise Videos

Find exercise videos with our RSS instructors.
Health and Wellness Articles

Click here to find blog articles about different health and wellness topics.

Mental Health

Connect & Thrive: Supporting Your Mental Health Journey. This section is a gentle guide to nurturing your mental well-being. We offer valuable information to help you navigate challenges like stress and anxiety, including practical tools such as meditation. Below, you'll also find a link to the RSS Counseling Services page as a place to begin your search for one-on-one counseling and other vital support resources.

Counseling Services

Click here to find Confidential Geriatric Behavioral Health Services at Riverdale Senior Services
Meditation Videos

Click here to find meditation videos to help you feel calmer and more grounded.
EFT/Tapping

Learn to "Tap" here. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping, is an evidence-based mind-body holistic energy healing method that can help you Release, Rebalance, and Renew.

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